The British flag was adopted on Jan. 1, 1801. Nigeria The Nigerian flag comprises three equal-sized vertical stripes. While the green color represents the nation's lush vegetation and its ...

“The Argentine flag was prepared for hoisting on top of Stanley House but the rope snapped in the breeze, which was cheered by the British troops.” Mr. Muir and the other troops were captured ...

The Red Ensign flag is flown on British commercial vessels at sea The cargo ship Stena Impero, seized by Iran last week, was sailing under a British flag - but it was owned by a Swedish company ...